Special Method in Elementary Science: For the Common School (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles A. McMurry

9780332808048: Special Method in Elementary Science: For the Common School (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332808041 ISBN 13: 9780332808048

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 44.29

Turn practical science into daily learning with a trusted classroom framework.

This guide helps teachers expand elementary science beyond experiments, using carefully selected readers, reference books, and monographs to build a solid foundation of knowledge.

Charles A. McMurry’s volume explains how to integrate science into standard reading and study routines. It discusses when to use science readers as supplements, how to select books for different ages, and how to pair informational titles with history, geography, and natural history. The book also points teachers toward professional and pedagogical resources to support a growing focus on nature study in schools, with practical guidance for building a school library and planning investigations.

Advice on choosing texts that complement regular reading programs rather than replace them
Guidance on using biographies and monographs to spark interest in scientific progress
Extensive lists of textbooks, laboratory manuals, and collateral readings for science teaching
Examples of illustrative lessons and classroom demonstrations, such as observing animal life and discussing anatomy and behavior

Ideal for educators seeking a structured, research-informed approach to teaching science in elementary grades.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.